Chicago to Columbia (ORD–COU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–COU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 42 | CR2, CR5, CR7 | 1h35-1h40 | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 27 | CR7, E70 | 1h31-1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | E70 | 1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbia from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→COU | MDW→COU | MKE→COU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 20m | 1h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 27% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · COU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–COU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to COU
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to COU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to COU is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 315 miles (507 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 194 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Charlotte Douglas and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).